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Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowl Recipe

Cottage Cheese Enchilada Bowl Recipe

  • Author: Andy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A cozy and flavorful enchilada-inspired bowl layered with seasoned beef, rice, beans, corn, and creamy cottage cheese for a satisfying and easy meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine black beans and corn, then set aside.
  3. Add olive oil to the skillet and cook the ground beef until browned. Stir in garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour in the enchilada sauce and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Warm the cooked rice if needed, then divide it evenly into serving bowls.
  6. Spoon the beef and sauce mixture over the rice.
  7. Add black beans, corn, cottage cheese, and shredded cheese on top.
  8. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over each bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use freshly cooked rice for the best texture.
  • Add cottage cheese just before serving to keep it creamy.
  • You can swap ground beef with turkey or a plant-based option.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: cottage cheese enchilada bowl, easy enchilada bowl, healthy beef bowl, Mexican inspired bowl, quick dinner idea